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Madrid Unveils Dos de Mayo Program With 1,000-Drone Night Show as Centerpiece

The region uses the Labour Day long weekend to stage free, citywide culture tied to the 1808 uprising.

Overview

  • The Comunidad de Madrid’s schedule sets the 1,000‑drone “Madrid en el cielo” display for Saturday at 22:00 in Parque de la Cuña Verde de La Latina with free entry.
  • The show runs about 12 minutes with 10 scenes and up to 16 figures that trace Madrid’s symbols, landmarks, and history.
  • La Vanguardia reports the display is billed as Spain’s first free show of 1,000 drones in unison, designed with Indra and flown by Umiles to about 200 meters for viewing up to 2 kilometers.
  • Festival events run April 30 to May 3 with the main stage at the Puente del Rey esplanade offering free concerts by Berkana, Los Seminuevos, Lobos Negros, ORCAM, Bely Basarte, Judeline, joseluis, and Alcalá Norte.
  • The program extends to districts and towns such as Moratalaz, Parla, Morata de Tajuña, Loeches, and Aldea del Fresno with reenactments, folk shows, and family activities that bring the commemoration closer to more residents.